Warren Police Log: Officers make DUI arrests, one for alleged e-bike theft

Posted 11/5/26

The following is the Warren Police Department weekly arrest blotter:

Friday, Oct. 23 Matthew Cote, 34 and of North Kingstown, was arrested after officers stopped his vehicle on Market Street for …

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Warren Police Log: Officers make DUI arrests, one for alleged e-bike theft

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The following is the Warren Police Department weekly arrest blotter:

Friday, Oct. 23
Matthew Cote, 34 and of North Kingstown, was arrested after officers stopped his vehicle on Market Street for a motor vehicle violation at approximately 7:42 p.m. After the officer's interaction with the motorist and a brief investigation, it was determined that Cote, who had provided officers with a false name originally, did not have a valid RI driver's license. Cote was charged with Driving With A Suspended License (4th or subsequent offense) and Obstructing An Officer In Execution Of Their Duty.

Saturday, Oct. 24
Kevin Pereira, 34 and of Berkley, Mass., was arrested after officers stopped his vehicle on Child Street for a motor vehicle violation at approximately 12:15 a.m. After the officer's interaction with the motorist and a brief investigation, Pereira failed a series of field sobriety tests and he was taken into custody. Officers later discovered a loaded firearm in his possession. Pereira was charged with Carrying A Firearm While Intoxicated, Unlawful Possession Of A Firearm and DUI First Offense.

Justin Benjamin, 38 and of Warren, was arrested after a landlord called and requested a police escort at a residence on Child Street at approximately 3:11 p.m. Upon police arrival, officers were met by the tenant identified as Benjamin. Officers were aware Benajamin had an outstanding warrant out for his arrest from Pawtucket PD for Possession of Narcotics. He was turned over to their agency.

Stephen Turcotte, 48 and of Warren, was arrested after he was involved in a collision while on an E Bike at approximately 8:05 p.m. The E Bike was later reported stolen. Turcotte fled from the scene on foot but was apprehended within a few minutes of the incident taking place. Turcotte was charged with Possession Of Stolen Goods Over $1500, Obstructing An Officer In Execution Of Their Duty and had an outstanding warrant out for his arrest. He was transported to Rhode Island Hospital for further evaluation.

Sunday, Oct. 25
Alondra Cardoza, 29 and of Providence, was arrested after officers stopped her vehicle on Market Street for a motor vehicle violation at approximately 1:59 a.m. After the officer's interaction with the motorist and a brief investigation, Cardoza failed a series of field sobriety tests and she was taken into custody. She was charged with DUI First Offense.

Monday, Oct. 26
Cayden Miller, 21 and of Warren, was arrested after a motor vehicle was called in at the intersection of Child Street and Long Lane at approximately 9:26 p.m. The calling party reported a vehicle lost control and struck a fence in front of a residence. Upon arrival, officers met with the operator of the vehicle involved who was identified as Miller. After an investigation, Miller was arrested and charged with DUI First Offense.

Tuesday, Oct. 27
David Dias, 45 and of Warren, had an outstanding warrant out for his arrest out issued by Barrington PD for Larceny. He was taken into custody at approximately 9:05 p.m. and turned over to their agency.

Wednesday, Oct. 28
A 16-year-old juvenile female was arrested after a family member called in a disturbance at a residence on Water Street at approximately 12:01 a.m. Upon arrival, officers began interviewing witnesses and other family members. After a brief investigation, the 16-year-old was taken into custody and transported to Hasbro Children's Hospital for evaluation.

The following is a compilation of calls from the Warren Police Department log:
Thursday, Oct. 29
The latest case this season of a motor vehicle accident involving a deer occurred at approximately 5:50 a.m. on the north end of Market Street. The vehicle operator did not report any damage to his truck.

Later that same evening, at just after 7 p.m., police were alerted on an accident on Market near Federal Street involving a bicyclist and a motor vehicle. The rider said he was struck by a black sedan. The same then went back to his residence for several hours before returning back to Cumberland Farms where he called the police. He reported minor injury to one of his legs and he refused to be transported to the hospital. Cumberland Farms employees stated they did not have video footage of the incident.

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